Private Equity Analyst

Private Equity AnalystNew YorkThe Private Equity Analyst will engage broadly in various areas of the private equity industry, including manager and fund diligence for StepStone's advisory practice, as well as diligence responsibilities for StepStone's asset management business lines (i.e., co-investment and secondaries practices).Essential job functions:Work in a team environment with other investment team members to source, screen, and conduct due diligence on selected private equity fund managers, co-investments, and secondariesPerform quantitative and qualitative research and financial modeling/analysis on companies and assets across industries and geographiesInteract with fund managers/portfolio company management teams to conduct in-depth portfolio and asset-level underwriting and analysisAnalyze PPMs, financial statements, and investment returnsConduct reference calls as a part of manager and asset due diligencePerform market research using publicly available information and proprietary databases to identify, quantify and analyze macroeconomic trends across a variety of industry sectorsPrepare due diligence materials and Investment Committee memosPresent recommendations to the investment team and the Firm's Investment CommitteeMonitor the performance of the Firm's existing investmentsEducation and/or work experience requirements:Must be able to work legally in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the futureUndergraduate student graduating anywhere from December 2026 through June 2027GPA of 3.5 or higherRequired knowledge, skills, and abilities:Excellent quantitative skills, including financial modeling, analytical and valuation skills for purpose of evaluating investment opportunitiesStrong sense of risk/reward trade-offs, and an ability to display sound investment judgementSelf-starter, with strong ability to think creatively and conduct research to find solutionsAbility to communicate and present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writingCapable of multi-tasking with strong attention to detailPromote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude, with desire to work on various projectsHigh proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point and ExcelFluent (written and spoken) EnglishSalary: $112,500 annuallyThe salary is an estimate of pay for this position. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience. The salary does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.Developing People at StepStone